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E01 - Senior Counsel

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TransUnion

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid-level (3-4 years)
  • Leeds
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a licensed legal practitioner with 3+ years’ PQE, experience in information services or financial services, knowledge of UK data privacy law, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will advise on compliant data use, support regulatory oversight, train staff on legislation, assist operational teams, and drive process innovation.

Requirements

  • Licensed legal practitioner
  • Minimum 3 years’ PQE or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience of working in or advising the legal function of an information services company and/or regulated financial services business
  • Experience of working in a direct to consumer business would be a benefit
  • Detailed understanding of UK data privacy law (including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018) and the FCA regulatory regime
  • Capability and experience of working collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly commercial environment

Responsibilities

  • - Obtain and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the contracts, legislation, industry codes and policy that regulate the use of TransUnion’s data assets; and an expert level understanding of how these impact the business
  • - Pro-actively advise the business on how its data assets can be used compliantly as part of data insight service development and operational change processes, often in response to innovative and mould-breaking proposals (both business to business and business to consumer)
  • - Support the work of the Data Protection Officer and TransUnion’s representatives at internal and external data oversight committees / governing bodies and regulators (including FCA and ICO)
  • - Prepare and provide training to other team members and the wider business on regulatory and legislative developments and the use of TU’s data assets, products and services
  • - Provide ad-hoc assistance to solutions development and operational teams in the compliant management of TransUnion’s data assets and services
  • - Understand and follow internal processes but also proactively drive and respond to process innovation within UK Legal and the wider business

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Senior Counsel (E01).

What type of organization is TransUnion?

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency that offers specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning, and demographics.

What experience is required for the Senior Counsel position?

A minimum of 3 years’ PQE or equivalent relevant experience is required, along with experience in or advising the legal function of an information services company and/or a regulated financial services business.

What specific legal knowledge is essential for this role?

A detailed understanding of UK data privacy law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as well as knowledge of the FCA regulatory regime is essential.

Will there be training provided for employees?

Yes, the Senior Counsel will prepare and provide training to other team members and the wider business on regulatory and legislative developments and the use of TransUnion's data assets.

Is there an opportunity for part-time or flexible working arrangements?

Yes, TransUnion is open to discussing part-time or flexible working arrangements if the role is advertised as full-time.

What benefits are offered to employees at TransUnion?

Employees receive 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, global paid wellness days, a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, and access to various wellbeing programs among other benefits.

How does TransUnion promote inclusivity in the workplace?

TransUnion is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual talents and perspectives are valued, and they offer reasonable adjustments to their recruitment process as needed.

What is the interview and hiring process like?

Most recruitment processes are virtual, allowing candidates to interact with hiring managers through phone and video calls. In-person interviews will be indicated by the recruiter if necessary.

Is experience in a direct-to-consumer business considered beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience working in a direct-to-consumer business would be considered a benefit for the Senior Counsel position.

TransUnion

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing an actionable picture of each person so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.